S3. E4 Ambition Counteracting Ambition? Trump's Executive Actions and the Courts

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Politics in Perspective

Dr. Marcia Bumgardner, Dr. Charles McCoy and Dr. Jason Russell

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Three professors sit down to chat about politics and break down the biggest stories of the week. Marcia and Jason cover the latest political happenings, while Charles adds some historical context to help it all make sense. They talk about everything from Presidential Executive Orders to game-changing Supreme Court rulings. If you’re trying to keep up with U.S. politics, this is the podcast for you!

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S3. E4 Ambition Counteracting Ambition? Trump's Executive Actions and the Courts

Politics in Perspective

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S3. E4 Ambition Counteracting Ambition? Trump's Executive Actions and the Courts

In this episode of Politics in Perspective, Marcia, Charles, and Jason, delve into the concept of separation of powers in the U.S. government. The discussion centers around the extent of presidential authority and the checks that exist to balance this power. The team explores President Trump's recent executive actions, historical examples of Congressional pushback against presidential overreach, and the crucial role of the judicial branch in maintaining these checks and balances. They address contemporary concerns regarding the rule of law, the role of partisanship, and the significance of judicial review, emphasizing the strength and resilience of U.S. institutions in preserving democratic governance.

Litigation Tracker:https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/

Jeffries' Dear Colleague letter:https://democraticleader.house.gov/media/press-releases/dear-colleague-re-ongoing-house-democratic-caucus-activity

The Presidency Project (List of EOs):

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/statistics/data/executive-orders

Federalist 51

https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed51.asp

Original Jurisdiction Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/1wc57OueDr9aISUgTKYVDs

00:00 Introduction and Show Overview

01:40 Trump's Early Presidency Actions

07:12 Separation of Powers Explained

12:39 Historical Checks on Presidential Power